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About six months ago, this charming watercolor painting of Burger showed up as a surprise Christmas present in our mailbox. Ain’t he cute?
Fast forward to the present day. The thoughtful artist, Gadora Wilder (the snappy alter ego of Stephanie Lewis) is back to offer up a fun YHL giveaway. Which means one of you will score an artistic still life of your very own canine, cat, canary, chameleon or even chair (yes, Gadora does pets and still lifes a plenty)! That way you can capture your favorite furry friend or proudest decorating decision as one-of-a-kind artwork.
Based on a photo you submit, she’ll digitally enhance it, print it on watercolor paper, over-paint it with watercolor, mat it, and send it back to you all ready to frame.
So here’s how to get your shot at this week’s prize:
- PRIZE: One 8×10 custom watercolor of your pet (or any other still life) by Gadora Wilder
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “WATERCOLOR THIS!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …tell us what pet photo or still life you’d love to have rendered as a painting. An especially cute pic of your feline snuggled in bed? A goofy photo of your pup in the snow? Or that favorite cozy corner of your living room? Feel free to include a link or post the pic over on our Facebook page too.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 5th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: ONE
- PRIZE SHIPS: This prize ships anywhere in the world!
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Gadora Wilder.
Krista Haws says
“Watercolor This” Decisions, decisions! I think I would either have one done of our wedding day or one of our pup, Myles.
Meaghan says
WATERCOLOR THIS… our puppy Tally! She’s an 8th month old black lab, and has the sweetest little face that would look even sweeter as a watercolor painting :)
Leslie says
Water color this!
I have so many pics of my pets, I don’t know how to choose. My favorite is a close up of them, their noses look so big! We just bought a new home, so I’d love some artwork for the bare walls!
OMG-YHL says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I can’t think of a corner of my house that would be suitable for painting and framing, so I’d probably get a painting of my kitties all snuggled up together.
Laura J says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My husband has an amazing picture of his neurotic cat that completely captures her personality. She looks somewhere between confused, angry, and happy. It’s priceless. I would love to have it painted to hang in his man-cave so he could get a good laugh every single day. :)
Jenny Geist says
I would love a painting of our two maltese dogs… they are our little babies!!!
Here they are looking cute:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=35613194&l=8c02acd350&id=63900648
Thank you!!
Stephanie H. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our dog L.J., either in his pumpkin costume or his birthday celebration hat.
Amy says
WATERCOLOR THIS…my dog Omar that we adopted in August. He had a blast in the snow this winter and I have a great picture of him playing! :)
Mary says
Watercolor This!
I have a very friendly (and viciously playful) siamese kitteh that I would love to have eternalized as a watercolor. I love the idea of it being something fun, bright colors, and slightly goofy because it would just capture his personality perfectly!
Stephanie Kay says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!!!!
We would love a watercolor of our 2 westies!! How neat!!
Meredith says
Watercolor This!
I would love a watercolor of either our first dog – Macee or our first home…decisions, decisions! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Chez says
Watercolor this!
I’d have to get my dogs’ haircuts before taking photos for this – they are both still sporting their winter shag! I’d love to get a portrait of the two of them together – a salt & pepper mini schnauzer and a black mutt. They’re BFF and so cute together!
Amber l says
WATERCOLOR THIS
def a still shot of the birth of our 2nd son
Amanda says
Watercolor this! I would love to have a watercolor painting to put in our home of my Westie, Bailey. She is the highlight of mine and my husbands life! I have a picture of Bailey in her Ohio State Jersey sitting with my husband with his Ohio State jersey on! This would be a great gift for him and his upcoming birthday! Thanks!
Cassie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My dogs always find themselves as my photo subjects, but there is one that captures both of their personalities perfectly that would be great!
Emily says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love a watercolor pic for my living room of my new rescue puppy, Manning, or my other passion, my garden.
Cason says
Watercolor this!
I have an adorable pic of our cat, Eve, that would be perfect as a watercolor!
Sarah Hunt says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
A supercute picture of our blacklab, Jackson, when he was a pup at our wedding with a cute yellow bow tied around his neck! We’ve got a black and white picture framed up on our wall…but a watercolor would look SO much better:)
Jenny says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Oops – I got so excited the first time I forgot!
I would love a painting of our two maltese dogs… they are our little babies!!!
Here they are looking cute:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=35613194&l=8c02acd350&id=63900648
Thank you!!
jessica says
watercolor this!
I would have all three of our dogs painted! This is such a fun giveaway =)
Jennifer Noland says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I love this picture of my little girl Belle, but wish I could switch out the background for something prettier! A watercolor would be the ticket! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=42292858&l=a84b7d4461&id=20710342
Susanne says
watercolor this! my adorable pug, roxy!
Whitney says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a watercolor of our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Grover, hanging out at the James River in his life jacket.
LaurenS says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
i have the funniest picture of my 2 cats. they are both sitting on the bathroom vanity and one is in the sink chillin like it was no big deal. haha!!
Carrie says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
We had a painting done of our first dog so we def. need to make things fair with our second!
lauren miller says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!! I would love to have a picture of my grandma’s library done. whenever we’re all there, that seems to be the room we all gather in, sit down and talk for hours. her house is so special to all of us and it would be a blessing to have a picture of that special room to have always.
Sydney says
Watercolor This!
My little man, Spencer passed away two years ago. He was my first puppers and was the cause of my obsession with golden retrievers. I’ve actually been wanting to commission a piece based on a photograph I have of him but have found it to be a little too pricey for my budget at this point in my life.
This would be perfect! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
:)
Gretchen says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My adorable dog, of course! But I would sort of like to use my vote as a second one for Debbie with the red mutt and kayak above–sniffle, sniffle!
Jo says
What color this! I’d love to have a watercolor of my recently departed furbaby, Emily
Sarah S. says
watercolor this!!!
id want a still life of flowers with my families name intertwined in there somewhere
Adira Benklifa says
Watercolor this
I would love a photo of our dog, Othello perched on the couch and ready for action. From that spot on the couch he cans see all the hallways and keeps track of where our four kids are.
Jennifer says
Watercolor this!
We’d love to have our pooch watercolored!
Joanne says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Tensy says
These paintings are so beautiful. I would love to have a painting of our dog Comet, a soft-coated wheaten terrier, who is my husband’s best friend. I would love for him to have the painting in his office, so he could enjoy Comet’s company while he is at work!
Allison M. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to have a painting of my two cats. They are beautiful and I think it would be a great addition to our house.
Charla Balogh says
Watercolor this — a picture of our precious rescue havanese, Barney, snoozing on the couch while the three kids create chaos all around him!
Tensy says
Oops, I forgot to write WATERCOLOR THIS! I hope it’s okay to make another comment.
Jill says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I think I would want a watercolor of our three cats sitting in the window or of our house. Can’t decide!!
Angela says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would get a watercolor of our cat Mona.
Kathryn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have the best picture of our pooch (chihuahua/terrier mix sitting in the sun). We don’t have kids so she is our baby!
Emily says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have her watercolor a picture we have of our pug and our daughter (who was a baby at the time) cuddled up together sleeping on the couch.
Marissa says
Watercolor this! I would love a picture of our first “baby” Madison. I have this one from a stormy night when I was giving her a haircut and the power went out leaving her with a mohawk. I of course snapped a picture when the lights came back on because she looked like such a little rocker dog!
Melissa R says
I have a beautiful picture of my dog in front of a local lake with mountains in the background that would look wonderful in watercolor
Mason Leskowitz says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!” We’d love to see our black cat Snowy on his own tableau!
Hillary says
Watercolor this!
I would probably have a painting of my sister’s big ol’ three-legged dog done. He is getting old and it would be an incredible keepsake for her to have.
kathy t says
watercolor this !
Oh my goodness –I’ve had many wonderful dogs over the years -But the dog my husband and first had when we were married has always held a special spot in my heart! She was a Cocker Spaniel.
Heidi@recklessbliss says
Watercolour This! I would love to have absolutely any picture of mine turned into a water colour. What an awesome thing to have!
Thanks youngsters!
Heidi
xoxo
Jo says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
A wing chair we’ve had for forever!
Cherie says
Watercolor this! I really don’t know what I would have turned into a painting, there’s so many choices. I can’t decide!
Monica L. says
“Watercolor this!” I would love to watercolor my dogs, Rique and Lucy (yes, we did that on purpose :) ) I have a picture of them looking out the window waiting for my husband to come home! Too cute!! :)